Modern Chairs
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Modern
21 Century Red Gaulinetta Chair With Open Pore Lacquered Ash in Red Finish
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
21 Century Black Gaulinetta Chair With Open Pore Lacquered Ash in Red Finish
Materials:
Ash, hide
Dimensions:
D 52 cm x W 42 cm x H 83 cm. (SH 48 cm)
This permits us to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Hide, Ash
Viva Stripe Blue and Brown Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Stripe Blue and Brown Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENC...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Sedia COME in tessuto con braccioli, base in metallo. By Legame Italia.
Located in Pistoia, IT
Progettata dal designer brasiliano Ricardo Antonio, allievo di Oscar Niemeyer, la sedia COME si contraddistingue per il design leggero ed elegante, grazie ad una scocca sottile e con...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
AD Rubber Stool Small by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
AD Rubber Stool Small by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 38 x W 63 cm x H 69 cm.
Materials: Foam and rubber.
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Foam, Rubber
White & Brass Outdoor Cactus Chair by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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In Stock in Los Angeles
This white indoor / outdoor armchair features a brass finish mid century legs...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Saturn Pouffe Large, Brass Frame and Cream Boucle by Lara Bohinc In Stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The equally singular Saturn pouffe utilises the same gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive form. The sumptuously undulati...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian modern light wooden chairs with black metal bars, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern light wooden chairs with black metal bars, 1980s
Set of six wooden chairs. The seat is square in shape and has rounded corners; the ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Unique Modern Curved HardWood Sculpture Chair Handmade Dilmos Kata Matoga
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural chair made of hard wood; it is hand-made by the designer thanks to the steam bending technique.
The name M10 is inspired by the technical term for a grade in mixed ice cli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Sitar Chair in Ash Wood Polished Walnut with Beige Cord Seat by Enzo Berti
By Enzo Berti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A light armchair that brings to mind the softness of a feather, a caress, a moment of harmony in ash wood and woven nautical cords. The name has Persian origins: “seh-tar” literally ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Memento chair, Jesse Sanderson
Original signed chair by Jesse Sanderson
Materials: Leather, steel
Dimensions: W 43 x D 50 x H 80 cm
Seating height: 47 cm
Frame finishe...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hergon Chair
By Emmemobili
Located in Milan, IT
One of the ideas from which Hergon was brought to life is the intention to maximize the ergonomics offered by the backrest. A dynamic seat, featuring the strong and innovative lines ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Black / Brass Cactus Chair by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This cactus chair is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Designed by Marcantonio, it recreates the Mediterranean magic in your everyday spaces by evoking unforgettable holiday scene...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hayche, WW Chair - Black, solid oak & metal rods, United Kingdom, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Based on a modern Windsor design, the WW Chair, where the first 'W' stands for Windsor and the second for Wire is an iconic piece of furniture. Produced from solid oak with the uniqu...
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Coffee Brutus Dining Chair by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee Brutus dining chair by 101 Copenhagen.
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl.
Dimensions: L 68 / W 50 /H 68 cm.
Seat height: ...
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete
Sedie Kazuki in legno laccato rosso di Kazuhide Takahama per Simon Gavina, 1969
Located in MIlano, IT
Set di quattro sedie modello Kazuki con struttura interamente in legno laccato color rosso arancione, dalle linee geometriche, con finitura lucida ed angoli stondati. Provviste dei l...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Kissing Armchair by Lara Bohinc in Bronze Metal and Cream Boucle Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing Armchair features two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered with soft ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
GRACE Urban dining chair in velvet
Located in Frazão, Porto
The sophisticated character of the GRACE Urban chair is given by the combination of the most distinct raw materials, from wood to the fabric textures and metallic details, taking sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Nickel
Nabuk Gold Arch Bench by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Nabuk Gold Arch Bench by Pietro Franceschini
Materials: Nabuk.
Dimensions: W 155 x L 33 x 43cm.
Manufacturer: Prinzivalli.
Available finishes:
Steel (black, white, brass finish)
Alu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Kodak Leather Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Kodak leather chair, Jesse Sanderson, WDSTCK Studio
Artist: Jesse Sanderson
Material: Steel frame; Nubuck leather
Dimensions: 87 x 55 x 51 cm (Seat height: 47 cm)
Exploring ant...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pouf Pill S by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf pill S by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes
Pill Pouf S
Art Deco style pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric.
2 fiber-board...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Viva Gradient Yellow and Blue Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Gradient Yellow and Blue Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA B...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Contemporary Leather Blop Armchair
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary Leather Blop Armchair
Dimensions: D 78 x W 80 x H 75 cm
Seat height : 44 cm
Materials : top: fabric or leather
feet: lacquer metal - choos...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
An Authentic EARLY MODERNIST Chair by ROBERT MALLET-STEVENS, TUBOR, France 1925
Located in PARIS, FR
We are presenting 2 rare pieces on sale one by one on 1stDibs :
the earliest and rarely seen version of the iconic Tubor chair created by French Architect Robert Mallet-Stevens, cert...
Category
1920s French Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Outdoor Lounge Chair in "Moss" Fabric and Polished Stainless Steel
Located in Lisbon, PT
Embracing the purpose to take a break outside, the outdoor version of the LISBOA lounge chair invites you to just sit and relax under the sun, enjoying the long days and warm summer ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pouf Pill S by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf pill S by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes
Pill Pouf S
Art Deco style pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric.
2 fiber-board...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Charlotte Perriand High Berger Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Charlotte Perriand counts as one of the masters of French modernist design together with Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé or Pierre Jeanneret. Her works are highly valued until the present ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Oddysey Light Grey Large Headrest Armchair by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Geneve, CH
Oddysey Light Grey Large Headrest Armchair by Eugeni Quitllet
Dimensions: D 75 x W 81 x H 111 cm.
Materials: Polyurethane foam, steel, felt, leather and fabric.
Other materials av...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Paul London
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship and a stunning contemporary design are the hallmarks of this sleek, modern chair that will look visually stunning on a modern dining table. Its iron structure...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pontina Blue Studio
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship and a stunning contemporary design are the hallmarks of this sleek, modern chair that will look visually stunning on a modern dining table. Its iron structure...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Paul Gold Bar Green velvet
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This unique chair has an iron structure covered with a 24-karat gold flash plating, and elegant galvanized brass feet. The seats are covered in stain-resistant PL velvet. and decora...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pontina Blue Nature
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship and a stunning contemporary design are the hallmarks of this sleek, modern chair that will look visually stunning on a modern dining table. Its iron structure...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
AUREA Dining Chair in Beige Velvet and Brass tips
Located in Frazão, Porto
Sophisticated design, very comfortable and well balanced piece. The AUREA dining chair’s back is highlighted by a delicated quilting in diamond’s s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Luigina Sky Bordeaux
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This striking chair is made of iron with brass feet. The iron is powder-coated and oven-baked finished in Ral color, while the backrest can rotate on its own frame to achieve the per...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pontina E'Cru
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship and superb contemporary design are the hallmarks of this sleek, modern chair that will be visually stunning from a modern dining table. Its iron frame is made...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pontina Rome
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship and a stunning contemporary design are the hallmarks of this sleek, modern chair that will look visually stunning on a modern dining table. Its iron structure...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pontina Brussels
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This timeless chair has an iron structure covered with black mat, and elegant galvanized brass feet. The seats are covered in cotton stain resistant Or linen, and decorated with a re...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Milani, Transparent Green Polycarbonate Dining Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Milani, Transparent Bottle Green Polycarbonate dining chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Luigina Gold Violets
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This striking chair has an iron structure covered with a 24-karat gold flash plating, and elegant galvanized brass feet. The back cushions (which move to achieve the perfect orientat...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Viva Checkerboard 024 Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Checkerboard 024 Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D100 x W45 x H48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENCH.
Desig...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Italian modern black and blue chair Sofia by Carlo Bartoli for Bonaldi, 1980s
By Bonaldo, Carlo Bartoli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black and blue chair Sofia by Carlo Bartoli for Bonaldi, 1980s
Folding chair mod. Sofia with structure in black painted metal rod. ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Viva Gradient 011 Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Gradient 011 Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D100 x W45 x H48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENCH.
Designed ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Modern De Castro Dining Chairs, Velvet, Beech, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
De Castro Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The De Castro dining chair is a tribute to one of the most remarkab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Black Scooby and Metal Spaghetti Chair by G. Belotti, Alias 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black scooby and metal rod Spaghetti chair by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s
Beautiful Spaghetti model chair in black metal rod with elastic seat and back made...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1953, relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark.
The Reading chair is one of Finn Juhl's more simple, yet elegant, pieces. ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set Sculptural Modern Chaise Lounge & Pouf Aged Brass Metal Natural Tan Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary chaise longue and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 / 12 mm is complemented by the flexibil...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
ZOLA Dining Chair
Located in Frazão, Porto
Originally inspired by our unique Invicta chair, ZOLA conspires to create an undeniable atmosphere of modernity and elegance in any interior.
Fully cover...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather
Curzio Landscape
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This elegant and contemporary armchair has an iron structure covered in a dust paint and oven-finished, to make it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The black mate iron struc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
LUENA Dining Chair
Located in Frazão, Porto
The prominent curved backrest gives this generously sized chair its modern design and makes it the ideal occasional piece for anyone looking for the ultimate in style without skimpin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather
Italian modern Chairs in blue metal, black wood and black rubber, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chairs in blue metal, black wood and black rubber, 1980s
Pair of fantastic and vintage chairs with round seat in black painted wood. The backrest is made up of a pair ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Chestnut Fiberglass Chair, Roly-Poly Dining Chair by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary fiberglass chair - Roly Poly Dining Chair by Faye Toogood. This is shown in the chestnut fiberglass finish.
Design: Faye T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Paul Black and White
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This unique chair has an iron structure covered with a 24-karat gold flash plating, and elegant galvanized brass feet. The seats are covered in cotton velvet and decorated with an ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kazuki Armchair by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina
Located in Carpi, IT
Kazuhide Takahama was born in Japan in 1930 and after completing his studies in Architecture in Tokyo he started working in Kazuo Fuioka’s studio. In 1957, he went to Italy to visit ...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Paul Gold Chocolate
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This unique chair has an iron structure covered with a 24-karat gold flash plating, and elegant galvanized brass feet. The seats are covered in cotton velvet and decorated with an ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Tom Dixon S-Chair with Marsh Wicker Upholstery for Cappellini
By Tom Dixon, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The iconic S-chair by Tom Dixon is an object with an artisanal core, successfully transformed into an authentic Industrial masterpiece, without losing the essence of the original pro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
An Authentic EARLY MODERNIST Chair by ROBERT MALLET-STEVENS, TUBOR, France 1925
Located in PARIS, FR
We are presenting 2 rare pieces on sale one by one on 1stDibs :
the earliest and rarely seen version of the iconic Tubor chair created by French Architect Robert Mallet-Stevens, cert...
Category
1920s French Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Recycled Plastic Chair by James Shaw
By James Shaw
Located in London, GB
Contemporary recycled plastic chair by James Shaw
English, 2020
Height 78cm, width 58cm, depth 49cm
Designed and made by James Shaw, the renow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
La Prima Minimalistic Chair in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
La Prima is an object that is meant to sit at the table.
La Prima, designed by Bodegon Cabinet, follows the lead of La Redonda, changing its scale and adj...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Finn Juhl, Jover + Valls, Emeco, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $25 and tops out at $103,950 while the average work can sell for $2,723.
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